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Top-Rated Home builders in Ackley - Updated Nov 2026

Dave Navarro Construction
5.0(
2
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"The workmanship was excellent. The work was completed within the time frame agreed upon as well as the price quoted. Everything was done very professionally from start to finish. I HIGHLY recommend Dave Navarro Construction for any interior remodeling. I will definitely use him again - without hesitation."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hoversten Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"My experience was outstanding to say the least. The process was very professional from beginning to end. I was given a quote quickly and was reasonable. Work began very quickly as well the work site was kept neat and clean. All the staff were a joy to work with. I would highly recommend Hoversten for any home project OUTSTANDING !!!!!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.7(
62
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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Craighton Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Craighton Construction, LLC, is family owned and operated. We have the skill, knowledge and expertise to handle any project big or small. We understand and deliver the exceptional customer service that you deserve. We are an Energy Star Partner and we have been recognized with the National SIPA Award for home building. Call us today to schedule your project!

Robison Construction, INC.
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling

  • Type of foundation

  • Utility connections

  • Cost of building permits

It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

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